UW scientists develop telescope in Chile to discover millions of asteroids, galaxies
The observatory aims to map the night sky over a decade, potentially discovering millions of asteroids and billions of galaxies.
The observatory aims to map the night sky over a decade, potentially discovering millions of asteroids and billions of galaxies.
UW helps bring cosmos into focus with new telescope
University of Washington researchers are focused on a celestial light show with the groundbreaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory, featuring the largest camera ever built, now offers a new "eye on the sky" thanks in part to UW's astronomy department.
University of Washington researchers are focused on a celestial light show with the groundbreaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory, featuring the largest camera ever built, now offers a new "eye on the sky" thanks in part to UW's astronomy department.
Astronaut photographs elusive luminous event from far above Earth
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous Event seen above a thunderstorm over Mexico and the Desert Southwest earlier in the week.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous Event seen above a thunderstorm over Mexico and the Desert Southwest earlier in the week.
SpaceX Starship spins out after liftoff, falls short of test flight goals
SpaceX launched Starship Tuesday evening, reaching space but failing key mission goals before breaking apart.
SpaceX launched Starship Tuesday evening, reaching space but failing key mission goals before breaking apart.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Northern lights in Seattle: Visibility possible Wednesday night
Will Seattle catch a glimpse of the northern lights tonight? Here's what to know:
Will Seattle catch a glimpse of the northern lights tonight? Here's what to know:
NASA chief nominee undergoes confirmation hearings
The man President Trump has tapped to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, is facing an uphill battle, first having to make his case to U.S. Senators.
The man President Trump has tapped to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman, is facing an uphill battle, first having to make his case to U.S. Senators.
Latest American to arrive on ISS
Despite tensions between the U.S. and Russia, the two nations continue an agreement in space.
Despite tensions between the U.S. and Russia, the two nations continue an agreement in space.
NASA astronauts recount stay on space station
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are sharing what they've learned after arriving back on earth from what should have been an eight-day trip in space.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are sharing what they've learned after arriving back on earth from what should have been an eight-day trip in space.
WA native, astronaut talks to FOX 13 from International Space Station
Anne McClain, 45, is a Washington native and is currently living on the International Space Station.
Anne McClain, 45, is a Washington native and is currently living on the International Space Station.
SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
Living on the International Space Station with NASA Astronaut Anne McClain
NASA astronaut Anne McClain, shares her experiences and insights from aboard the International Space Station. A Spokane native, McClain discusses her journey from Washington State to space, offering a unique perspective on life among the stars.
NASA astronaut Anne McClain, shares her experiences and insights from aboard the International Space Station. A Spokane native, McClain discusses her journey from Washington State to space, offering a unique perspective on life among the stars.
Private lunar lander captures pictures from moon
A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the moon.
A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the moon.
Stranded NASA astronauts return to earth
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on solid ground for the first time in nine months.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on solid ground for the first time in nine months.
Stranded NASA astronauts splashdown on Earth
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on solid ground for the first time in months.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on solid ground for the first time in months.
Stranded astronauts return to earth
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back in the U.S. after what was supposed to be an 8-day long test flight in space.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back in the U.S. after what was supposed to be an 8-day long test flight in space.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Crew-9 splashdown in Gulf of America: Astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore back on Earth
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth. NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9 mission successfully splashed down into the Gulf of America, off the Florida Coast on Tuesday evening. It comes nearly 10 months after Williams and Wilmore launched to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth. NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9 mission successfully splashed down into the Gulf of America, off the Florida Coast on Tuesday evening. It comes nearly 10 months after Williams and Wilmore launched to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
Stranded astronauts returning to earth
Two astronauts are set to return to earth after living in space for almost 9 months.
Two astronauts are set to return to earth after living in space for almost 9 months.
NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 from Florida to relieve stranded astronauts at space station
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.